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Competition for the most selective sixth forms would be ‘fiercer’ after the VAT change on private school fees, one education expert said.
A LOVING husband and wife from Bellsbank recently celebrated their Diamond Wedding anniversary. Janet and Billy Murphy marked 60 years of marriage as they were visited by provost Claire Leitch and ...
If the process moves quickly, infrastructure work could begin in the next few months and construction of homes could start in around a year.
House price inflation accelerated last month as growth in rental prices eased back, according to official figures. The average UK house price increased by 3.7% to £269,000 in the 12 months to June.
Hundreds of Kneecap supporters waving flags and holding banners have greeted one of the rap trio’s members as he arrived at court for allegedly supporting a proscribed terror organisation. Liam Og O ...
A flotilla of hundreds of historic ships is heading into Amsterdam, kicking off a five-day festival celebrating the Dutch capital’s maritime history.
THE provost of South Ayrshire visited a newly transformed hospice ahead of its official opening. Iain Campbell attended the Ayrshire Hospice's homecoming reception and was given a tour of the ...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering ending capital gains tax relief for people selling high-value homes.
TWO Ayr high school pupils learned to develop their leadership skills at a Rotary camp. Belmond Academy pupils Julia Callizo and Jack Henson were chosen to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards ...
The Government is working on contingency plans for housing asylum seekers after a court ruled that they should be removed from a hotel in Epping, Essex. Ministers are now bracing for further legal ...
Regulated train fares in England may increase by 5.8% next year, despite punctuality in Britain at its lowest level since 2020. The potential rise is based on the Office for National Statistics ...
Workers at aircraft manufacturer Airbus are to stage a series of strikes in a dispute over pay. Unite said around 3,000 of its members will walk out for 10 days in September after they voted ...